>
> Alan S. wrote:
> >Are you saying you gained 2 seconds in the 1/4 mile from headers and a
> >different launch technique?
> >What was your baseline E.T.?
> Bob Tom wrote:
> On April 25, without the headers, launching at 1500 rpm and then squeezing the
> pedal to the floor, I got a personal best result of 15.672 sec. and 86.44 mph.
> This was used as my baseline. From time trials, I found that this launch
> technique gave me the most consistent launches without wheel spin.
>
> On May 15, with the headers (less than 100 miles on them), launching just
> below 1800 rpm and then stomping the pedal to the metal, my best result was
> 15.488 sec. and 86.73 mph.
I just wanted to clarify, you gained .2 seconds in the 1/4 with the
headers and launch technique, not 2. seconds.
A 2 second increase would be a huge gain, even for Nitrous or a
supercharger.
Not a big deal, I just figured that someone reading your post might get
the idea that Leach headers will net you 2 seconds in the 1/4, when it's
more like .2-.3 tenths of a second.
On a side note, I launch my R/T from idle. I have one foot on the brake
and one on the gas, but I don't "power brake" the rpm's up.
I have tried that method, it leads to even more tire spin off the line
resulting in slower 60' times which slow the overall time considerably.
At least that's how it works for me.
Alan S.
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